G+® Planar Thermal Circuit®

The G+® Planar Thermal Circuit® (PTC®) is a functional Graphene Plus print that can be applied to any type of fabrics.

The PTC® technology is based on a circuit with specific features in terms of pattern and coverage. This lattice has to be applied on the side of the textile that will become the inner side of the final garment. When directed towards the skin the Planar Thermal Circuit®, absorbs the heat produced by the human body. By doing so, it distributes the heat inside the garment thanks to the planar thermal conductivity of G+® Graphene Plus. Depending on whether PTC® is integrated in an open system (t-shirt) or closed system (insulating jacket), G+® provides heat dissipation (by interacting with the surrounding environment) or heat retention (creating a homogenized internal microclimate). This mechanism supports the natural thermoregulation of the human body, improving the thermal comfort and avoiding the hot spot effect by moving heat from a warmer point to a cooler one.
Furthermore the Planar Thermal Circuit® is antistatic and antibacterial, therefore it ensures a no-odor effect.

The circuit is of a solvent-free, engineered formulation patented and studied for textile applications (Oeko-Tex® Class I Articles).

  • Antibacterial
  • Antistatic
  • Heat dissipation
  • Heat retention
  • Thermal comfort

Applications

SPORTSWEAR, FASHION, TECHNICAL TEXTILES, AUTOMOTIVE

Description

The G+® Planar Thermal Circuit®, when applied in contact with the body, guarantees:

  • An active interaction with the user’s body thanks to the excellent thermal conductivity of G+® Graphene Plus
  • The dissipation of heat excess and the continuous thermoregulation of body temperature.
  • Heat distribution and energy saving

G+® technology has effect not only on the skin temperature, but on the CORE temperature of the athlete. Not only perception, but also functionality

Main thermal effects:

  • Heat dissipation and equalization with breathable and light fabrics (t-shirt).
  • Heat retention and equalization with insulating fabrics (jacket)

Commercial consumer products

Colmar – Oakley – Ryzon – EE sports – Alè – VVF – Romy Calzado

Case history

We conducted several tests in the climatic chamber through certified labs to demonstrate the performances during sport activity conditions, defined with our different customers. The tests demonstrate that G+® reduces both the skin and core temperature of the athlete helping him to preserve more energy for the competition.

Directa Plus was a pioneer in the application of this technology in the workwear sector. Together with our partner Alfredo Grassi, an innovative leader in the workwear industry, we introduced the PTC® in the uniforms of the national firefighters, the Italian railway service, and many other public contracts. We achievied impressive results in terms of protection and thermal comfort.

The EE Sport Jersey for Basket Treviso

emotion energy®, a high-end Italian sportwear manufacturer, supplies the basketball team Basket Treviso with a jersey that features the PTC® technology.

Also Oakley integrated the Planar Thermal Circuit® in its cycling line.

The Graphene Aero Jersey developed with Directa Plus’ G+® Graphene Plus technology, dissapates heat as it pulls it from the body.

The Sonar Graphene Swimsuit by Ryzon.

A swimsuit full of new ideas. Innovative Graphene allows for optimal thermoregulation in cold and warm weather alike. This protects both from hypothermia and overheating. I.R. technology promotes blood circulation and low oxygen consumption by the muscles. This prevents muscle fatigue and the faster recovery times of the muscles lead to more strength and an increased performance. The combination of comfortable, skin-friendly material, perfect fit and supportive, modern technologies allow the athlete to achieve new levels of performance.

Also Oakley integrated the Planar Thermal Circuit® in its cycling line.

The Graphene Aero Jersey developed with Directa Plus’ G+® Graphene Plus technology, dissapates heat as it pulls it from the body.

The R-EV1 Velocity by Alè

Alè, a specialized sport jersey producer relies on the properties of the PTC® for its cycling garments.

The Tech-Shirt  is part of the Cosmic Collection, a garment line introduced by Directa Plus in 2020.
This collection aims to build an innovative and technological experience around customers.

A technological sports t-shirt made of recycled nylon, recycled elastane jersey and a technical mesh. The Tech-Shirt is available on Directa Plus’ e-commerce graphene-plus.com

The Neptune Polo is part of the Cosmic Collection, a garment line introduced by Directa Plus in 2020.
This collection aims to build an innovative and technological experience around customers.

A fashionable, smooth, and soft polo. The Neptune Polo is available on Directa Plus’ e-commerce graphene-plus.com

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